Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

09/09/2026

31/08/2026

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP), Visakhapatnam, is happy to announce that 1 Himalayan goral has been adopted under the Zoo’s Animal Adoption Programme by Hema Aishwarya Gollu, D/O: Vijaya kannanabu Gollu and Haritha Gollu for 6 months. A total amount of ₹10,000 was contributed towards the adoption of these animals and their care and welfare.

The adopters were acknowledged with Animal Adoption Certificates and Souvenir Kits as a token of appreciation for their valuable contribution towards wildlife conservation and animal welfare.

Speaking on the occasion, Smt. G. Mangamma, Curator, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, said that the Animal Adoption Programme provides an opportunity for individuals, families, educational institutions, organizations and corporate bodies to actively contribute towards animal welfare and wildlife conservation. The programme also offers various privileges to adopters while encouraging greater public participation in conservation initiatives.

Donations made towards animal adoption are eligible for exemption under Section 80G(5) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, under the Old Tax Regime, subject to applicable provisions.

Adopt Your Favourite Animal

To adopt your favourite animal and contribute towards its care and welfare, please contact:
Assistant Curator: 94915 69344 / 93915 26937
Zoo Education Officer: 78936 32900



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31/08/2026

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP), Visakhapatnam, is happy to announce that 1 Striped Hyena has been adopted for 3 Months by Sattaru Papinaidu & Sattaru Arudhra. A total amount of ₹54,000 was contributed under the Zoo’s Animal Adoption Programme towards the adoption of these animals and their care and welfare.

The adopters were acknowledged with Animal Adoption Certificates and Souvenir Kits as a token of appreciation for their valuable contribution towards wildlife conservation and animal welfare.
Speaking on the occasion, Smt. G. Mangamma, Curator, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, said that the Animal Adoption Programme provides an opportunity for individuals, families, educational institutions, organizations and corporate bodies to actively contribute towards animal welfare and wildlife conservation. The programme also offers various privileges to adopters while encouraging greater public participation in conservation initiatives.

Donations made towards animal adoption are eligible for exemption under Section 80G(5) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, under the Old Tax Regime, subject to applicable provisions.

Adopt Your Favourite Animal

To adopt your favourite animal and contribute towards its care and welfare, please contact:
Assistant Curator: 94915 69344 / 93915 26937
Zoo Education Officer: 78936 32900



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27/08/2026

Meet Geetha, our Himalayan Black Bear at Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam! Have you ever wondered why Himalayan Black Bears sometimes sit upright like this? This posture is a natural part of their behaviour. Bears may sit upright to rest comfortably, observe their surroundings, investigate smells and sounds, or simply change their body position. Their strong hindquarters and flexible hips allow them to maintain this upright sitting posture with ease. It may look surprisingly similar to a yoga posture, but for Geetha, it is simply natural bear behaviour!

Her calm, grounded posture may remind us of Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose), making this a beautiful moment where wildlife meets yoga. Geetha reminds us that nature has its own lessons in balance, stillness and strength.